While this two covers have been floating around for some time, Okayplayer thought it was an appropriate time to shed some light on these fine Stevie Wonder covers. After all, it is Wonder's birthday today. Apparently Questlove and James Poyser recorded these rare gems back between 2002 and 2004 in response to Madlib's Yesterday New Quintet project titled Stevie . Known as the Randy Watson Experience, Questo and Poyser thought they could do "You've Got It Bad Girl" and "Visions" justice. As expected, they delivered. Listen to their take on the classic Wonder cuts below.
Minneapolis Greg Grease releases new a slow burner "Black King Cole" produced by Mike Shevy today. Two weeks after the video for "C.R.E.A.M. Dreams" directed by Mike Shevy, being named City Pages Best Hip-Hop Artist 2013 and rocking four shows on Record Store Day, he's also got new music. The Black King Cole EP will be released on Sound Verite Records/Riverlife digitally via iTunes on May 21st as well as on a limited edition 12” vinyl on May 26th, coinciding with his performance at Rhymesayers Entertainment’s annual Soundset Hip Hop Festival. Of the new [...]
Underground femcee Nitty Scott returns to the webs this week to drop off a dope new single. The track, titled Language Arts, finds the rising star showing off her lyrical prowess as she flows over the Good Reverend Dr. production. Complete with some braggadocious rhymes and witty wordplay, the emcee always finds a way to deliver some clever bars. Listening to the track definitely gives a feel of nostalgia as the jazz flute loop plays in the background. This smooth free single is the first off her upcoming album Art of Chill , dropping later [...]
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Nitty Scott, MC is among the many young and talented emcees making a name for themselves in New York in 2013. She made believers out of us thanks to songs like “Flower Child” (feat. Kendrick Lamar) and “Bath Salt Freestyle.” Born in Michigan and raised in Florida, Nitty now calls Brooklyn home. Coney Island to be exact. We dropped in on one of her recent studio sessions in Times Square where she’s working on her new album The Art Of Chill (out this summer) and talked everything from 808′s, the much-missed Brooklyn venue Southpaw, to how she got started [...]
Eric Lau “Everytime” feat. Rahel The first single off of Eric Lau’s upcoming sophomore album, One of Many.
London based producer/dj Eric Lau , shines on “Everytime” featuring fellow Londoner and chanteuse, Rahel. This is a funky track with soul. I dig it a lot. Very excited to hear more from Eric Lau. okayplayer for the win.
Visit Indie Shuffle to download. Sounds like: House Shoes, Leigh D Oliver, Karriem Riggins, Solange Song: Eric Lau - Everything [download here ] What's so good? [...]
As spring begins to cycle into summer, we look to our trend-streaming leaders for entertainment and thrills of any sort. We saw Tyler the Creator taking selfies with Letterman on their televised performance of "Rusty", Vampire Weekend's Modern Vampires Of The City release date delays on account of "unanticipated delays" gave time for front bro Ezra Koenig to reflect and compare N-Dubz to The Beatles, while Rick Ross's "U.O.E.N.O"-rape-lyrics-gate scand...
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New music from Eric Lau "Everytime" featuring Rahel, off his upcoming sophomore album One of Many . Buy: http://kilawattmusic.bandcamp. com/album/everytime-feat-rahel -single https://twitter.com/ericlaumus ic https://twitter.com/rahelonlin e
UK's Eric Lau is known for everything from rock hard rap to his crispy clean R&B tracks. Today we get a taste of the latter, as he serves up a warming new jam with female singer Rahel. And, I usually hate doing this, but you can't help but notice the resemblance in production style to the late J Dilla. I am sure some of you will catch the signature vocal grunts in the background, or the bouncing piano throughout. The lovable "Everytime" is set to drop April 8, but it will also land on Lau's forthcoming full-length titled [...]
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We've teamed up with Converse Rubber Tracks to create Player Xchange, a new video series curated by Okayplayer and Okayafrica in which we'll be linking up African artists from around the continent with emerging American acts to write and record an original song. First up on the series is "Big Promise," a collaboration track between Nigerian pop crooner Bez — whom you might recall from his hit "That Stupid Song" — and Brooklyn-bred rapper/producer Sene. Watch a behind-the-scenes video chronicling the creation of the song and stream/download the track. produced by Basement Batman, below. [...]
[ via ] Tracklist: 01. An Aqua Teen Introduction 02. Jimmy Smith “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” (Oh No Remix) 03. Rotary Connection “If Peace Was All We Had” 04. Stevie Wonder / I.N.T. “One Little Christmas Tree” / “Christmas Trees” 05. Dana Dane “Dana Dane Is Coming To Town” 06. Shawn Lee’s Ping Pong Orchestra “O Come All Ye Faithful” 07. Isaac Hayes “The Mistletoe And Me” 08. Scoopy “A Scoopy Rap” 09. Aretha’s Phone Call Interlude 10. The Jackson 5 “Up On The Housetop” [...]
Okayplayer's flagship artist and one of our latest interviewees , Danny!, is giving back to his fans in a ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/ danny-partners-with-sonos-hype track-and-okayplayer/72471/
Given the love he's received lately for Payback , Danny! felt it was time to give back. As such, he teamed up with his label, Okayplayer Records, along with Hypetrak and SONOS to present a new contest. He's asking any and all producers out there to try their hand at remixing " Myintrotoletuknow " and have their way with it. Here's everything you need: You can download the acapella HERE The tempo is 150 BPM (or 75 BPM , depending on your setup) After you’re done, email the [...]
The always on point LargeUp reviews Wax Wreckaz & Etzia's new 'Bubblea And Wine Up' -single and share a free track . So head over to Okayplayer right now.
I've always believed that part of the magic behind Hip Hop was its empowerment it gave to emcees to tell stories. For me, Hip Hop is a form of poetry but way better because there's a beat to groove with. Grammy winning producer and rapper, Danny!, continues his style of weaving tales with, what may most of you may not know, his sixth studio album, Payback . The concept behind the album is Danny! seeking revenge on the flawed music industry and how undervalued he is. And to help explain his frustration, Joi Gilliam and Phonte play parts of [...]
*Cues Sam Cook, "It's Been A Long Time Coming" . There was a time where we all thought that " Payback " would be collecting dust in a deep, dark vault somewhere inside of Interscope headquarters. Right next to Charles Hamilton sophomore album, and 50 Cent's greatest diss. Yet, Danny ! knew that his Payback must be fulfilled, and after much fighting, and rumor the death of a guy that will remain un-named, right now on iTunnes, you can purchase Danny Swain's debut Okayplayer album. Support good music, and the people that are living proof, with [...]
Welcome back for this week's edition of Straight No Chase , your one-stop shop source for all things hip-hop here on EARMILK . This comprehensive weekly feature aims to share hip-hop based content we may have missed during the past week, while also highlighting memorable content we did cover. In addition to the recap of our best hip-hop posts, SNC also includes a Video of the Week, Project of the Week, and a brief list of recently released noteworthy projects and upcoming releases. As any hip hop head worth their salt knows, these days music floods the blogosphere by the millisecond. Consequently, [...]
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Danny! is back with the first single off his upcoming Payback LP, "Evil" featuring Gavin Castleton & Amber Rose Tamblyn. The Payback LP drops September 25th via Okayplayer Records.
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